The first two goals the Flyers allowed were preventable if they could have cleared the porch. Kevin Labanc, 5-foot-11, 185 pounds, got in front of Brian Elliott to tip home the first one. Tomas Hertl, 6-foot-2, 215 pounds, screened Elliott on Labanc's second tally.

Coach Dave Hakstol wouldn't bite when asked if the Flyers would need a bigger lineup against the Kings, who are one of the bigger teams in the league. Samuel Morin, all 6-foot-7 of him, watched the opener from the press box. If the Flyers don't intend on playing the bruising defenseman, he could be getting work in the American Hockey League. Same goes for Travis Sanheim, who is no slouch at 6-foot-4, but plays a different game.

3. Goalie matchup

Look for Michal Neuvirth to get the start for the Flyers after Brian Elliott played Wednesday night. Neuvirth has a poor 1-2-1 record in five career games against the Kings, but his 1.85 goals-against average and .929 save percentage look much better.

Jonathan Quick has a 6-3-1 record in 11 career games against the Flyers with a 1.79 goals-against average and .938 save percentage.

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